Madhuri Yadav M

Dynamic Fashion & Apparel Professional with 10+ years of experience in export merchandising, product development, sourcing, vendor management, and buyer relationship management. Experienced in supporting brands including Adidas International, Walmart, Zara Kids, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, Tesco (F&F), and Marks & Spencer. Skilled in managing product development, sourcing coordination, sample approvals, production execution, and shipment readiness.

Passionate about fashion styling, creative consultation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Senior Executive – Merchandising at Gokaldas Exports Pvt. Ltd. (2025-12 – 2026-06)

Brand Supported: Adidas International

• Supported merchandising operations for Adidas International with a primary focus on bulk fabric and trims management.
• Coordinated bulk material ordering, supplier follow-ups, approval processes, and production readiness to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing.
• Worked closely with sourcing, planning, production, industrial engineering, quality assurance, and merchandising teams to maintain critical path timelines while ensuring approved materials were available before production commencement.
• Hands-on experience working with WFX (PLM), Adidas Supplier Portal, Nexus, GPS, Purchase Order Management Systems, and Label Management Systems, supporting merchandising coordination, approvals, and production execution

Senior Executive – Marketing / Merchandising at Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd. (2016-01 – 2024-02)

Brands Supported: Walmart, Zara Kids, Tesco (F&F), Marks & Spencer, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, Free Assembly, Wonder Nation Kids, Atlast

• Managed export merchandising activities across multiple international buyers from product development through shipment execution.
• Responsibilities included buyer communication, sourcing coordination, BOM preparation, costing support, vendor management, sample development, production follow-up, and shipment planning.
• Worked extensively with suppliers, mills, planning, industrial engineering, production, quality assurance, and logistics teams to ensure timely approvals, material availability, and on-time delivery of seasonal collections across woven garments, beachwear, loungewear, women's wear, kidswear, Missy, and Mamma categories.
• Systems Used: SAP ERP, Infor ERP, CRM Workplace, Walmart Supplier Portal (Retail Link)

Designer & Merchandiser at Noire Designs Pvt. Ltd. (2015-02 – 2015-11)

• Supported domestic product development for Oye Baby (Kidswear) and Domestic Menswear Collections.
• Coordinated buyer communication, vendor management, sourcing, sampling, production follow-up, and execution while working closely with design and manufacturing teams to ensure commercially successful products.

Customer Care Associate at Planet Fashion (2014-06 – 2014-12)

• Built a strong foundation in premium retail by delivering exceptional customer service, assisting customers with fashion selection and styling, maintaining visual merchandising standards, and supporting inventory management.
• This experience enhanced my understanding of consumer behaviour, customer engagement, and luxury retail presentation.

B.Sc in Fashion & Design – Army Institute of Fashion and Design, Bangalore University (2014)

Pre-University in P.C.M.E (specialization electronics) – Indo Asian Academy (2011)

S.S.L.C – Ever Shine High School (2009)